Executive Session 6:30 P.M. Resolution #117-2008

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EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:30 P.M. RESOLUTION #117-2008

DISCUSSION SESSION – 7:30 P.M.

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Discussion Session: Began at 7:42 PM

All present.

Mayor Malick reviewed the agenda. The Legislation and Grants Committee gave a brief overview of some of the considerations that would be further explained during the meeting. Resolution #121-2008 was tabled until August 18, 2008 to accommodate a request to have the advisors address the governing body on the topic.

Discussion Session was adjourned at 7:58 PM

ON MOTION: by Crippen/MaccanicoAYES: All Yes

B O R O U G H O F S P R I N G L A K E H E I G H T S

M I N U T E S

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R E G U L A R M E E T I N G

O F

JULY 28, 2008

SILENT PRAYER AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG

1.ROLL CALL: 8:00 P.M.

MAYOR:MALICK - Present

COUNCIL

CRIPPEN - Present

KEGELMAN - Present

MACCANICO - Present

MARTIN - Present

MCLEAN - Present

O’BRIEN - Present

1. THIS MEETING IS CALLED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING LAW. NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS INCLUDED IN A LIST OF MEETINGS SENT TO THE COAST STAR AND ASBURY PARK PRESS, POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND ON THE BOROUGH WEB-SITE.

1. MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF

JULY 14, 2008 – EXECUTIVE SESSION

JULY 14, 2008 – REGULAR SESSION

SPECIAL ITEMS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. COMMUNICATIONS:

• COURT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2008

• LETTER FROM LARRY AND GRACE PATERNO SOLOMON – SIDEWALKS ON BEVERLY AVENUE

1. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

• LEGISLATION AND GRANTS – SIDEWALK ORDINANCE 22-507 – Councilperson Crippen gave an overview on the options related to Ordinance 22-507. Ms. Crippen distributed a list outlining the various options. It was agreed to place the topic on the August 18, 2008 agenda for discussion.

1. ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:

• Borough Calendar – Election Dates
• Fairway Mews – Bushes on Highway 71
• Fire District – OPRA Request
• White Swan Cleaners/Sun Cleaners Area Ground Water Contamination Superfund Site

1. VOICE OF THE PUBLIC

• Ms. Barbara Moglia – 1005 Park Avenue – Ms. Moglia who submitted photos of trash cans and a draft garbage ordinance at the last meeting, inquired as to why it had been since 1987 since the garbage ordinance had been revamped.
• Mr. Joseph Hodl – 1708 Beverly Avenue – Mr. Hodl expressed continued opposition to the installation of sidewalks on Beverly Avenue and asked for an update from the Engineers.
• Mr. John Lewis – 574 Prospect Avenue – Commented that he felt the election dates should be on the body of the calendar. Mr. Lewis spoke to the history of the Fire District and addressed the budget, purchasing, and taxes of the Fire District. Mr. Lewis also suggested that there should be a referendum on whether to keep the fire district.
• Ms. Sara King – 719 Pitney Drive – Ms. King inquired about the Recreation Commission membership and programs and services. Ms. King asked if there were any plans on offering programs to educate parents regarding suicide. Mayor Malick reiterated the date of the suicide prevention program and Manasquan High School. Mr. Jeff Algo spoke on behalf of the Youth Steering Committee and the various programs they are considering.
• Mr. Ray Miller – 567 Monmouth Avenue – Mr. Miller stated that he was a fire district commissioner for 9 years and he had difficulty getting accurate budget information.
• Mr. James Shuler – 804 Shore Road – Commented that there are cracks in the Ocean Road park basketball courts.

VOICE CLOSED BY Martin/O’Brien at 8:39 PM

1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

• Appointment of COAH Municipal Housing Liaison – Pending - Council
• Public Agency Review Results – Appointment of Public Agency Compliance Officer – Pending – Council
• Deferred Compensation Plan – 457b – Pending – Finance Committee
• Sidewalk Ordinance 22-507 – Pending – Legislation and Grants Committee
• Joyce – Borough Property Purchase Request/Temporary Fence Request – Pending - Council
• Off-site Record Storage – Pending - Website/Technology Committee
• Spring Lake Golf Club – Sidewalk Inquiry – Pending - Borough Attorney

1. NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION #118-2008AUTHORIZING THE READING OF THE 2008 MUNICIPAL BUDGET BY TITLE ONLY AND THAT THE LAW HAS BEEN MET

RESOLUTION #119-2008AMENDING APPROVED BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 40A:4-9

RESOLUTION #120-2008ADOPTING THE 2008 MUNICIPAL PURPOSES BUDGET

CLERK TO READ RESOLUTION BY TITLE AND MAYOR TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET

• Mr. John Lewis – 574 Prospect Avenue – Asked if the budget amendment is available to the public. Ms. Casagrande responded that it was.
• Ms. Rita Murphy – Highway 71 – Inquired about the Open Space Fund. Mayor Malick responded.
• Mr. Ray Miller – 567 Monmouth Avenue – Mr. Miller asked if the budget included the purchase on Allaire Road. CFO Lapp answered “no” and addressed how the open space trust fund will pay for the Fletcher property.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

MOTION TO ADOPT AND ADVERTISE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW

RESOLUTION #121-2008PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 21ST AS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

RESOLUTION #122-2008AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND BOROUGH CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT OF SALE FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1200 ALLAIRE ROAD (BLOCK 88, LOT24) FOR OPEN SPACE, CONSERVATION AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES

EVENT REQUESTS:

DR. SUZANNE & KRISTINE VISCONCH, 1024 WALL ROAD, LIVE MUSIC, AUGUST 2, 2008, 7:00 pm TO 11:00 PM

LICENSES AND PERMITS:

RAFFLES:

1. PURCHASE AUTHORIZATIONS:

1. FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS:

MOTION MOVE BILLS TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

MOTION - DRAW VOUCHER WARRANTS

• Councilperson Kegelman announced the First Aid Golf Outing being held Saturday, August 1, 2008 and informed the the governing body and public that tickets were still available.
• Councilperson Kegelman called upon all residents to lend a hand to the efforts of the Youth Steering Committee in a volunteer capacity and informed the public that the next meeting was set for August 20, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Borough Hall and that all future meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of every month at Borough Hall

1. ADJOURNMENT:

ON MOTION BY: O’Brien/McLean at 8:59 PM; ALL YES

SIGNED:

THERESA S. CASAGRANDE

BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK